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how to use a decimal tab stop for numbered list
Please help.
I understand how to set a decimal tab stop using the Tab dialog box or ruler, but I want to use it with outlined numbering and I can't get it to work. I am attempting to align the decimals in the numbered list so that when the list reaches number ten, the tab space remains the same (as with number one, two, etc.) to the right of the decimal. I have a customized number style for the top outline level. Then, I used the default styles associated the associated outline numbered list. I have modified (customized) the number and text position for the top level of the outlined numbered list. Then, I created a decimal tab stop using Paragraph formatting. Would someone please provide the steps for using a decimal tab stop with an outline numbered list? Thanks! |
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You need to set the number position as Right.
-- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "britbrez" wrote in message ... Please help. I understand how to set a decimal tab stop using the Tab dialog box or ruler, but I want to use it with outlined numbering and I can't get it to work. I am attempting to align the decimals in the numbered list so that when the list reaches number ten, the tab space remains the same (as with number one, two, etc.) to the right of the decimal. I have a customized number style for the top outline level. Then, I used the default styles associated the associated outline numbered list. I have modified (customized) the number and text position for the top level of the outlined numbered list. Then, I created a decimal tab stop using Paragraph formatting. Would someone please provide the steps for using a decimal tab stop with an outline numbered list? Thanks! |
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Thank you so much! I have been going in circles - it figures it was something
simple that I was overlooking! I appreciate your quick response too! "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: You need to set the number position as Right. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "britbrez" wrote in message ... Please help. I understand how to set a decimal tab stop using the Tab dialog box or ruler, but I want to use it with outlined numbering and I can't get it to work. I am attempting to align the decimals in the numbered list so that when the list reaches number ten, the tab space remains the same (as with number one, two, etc.) to the right of the decimal. I have a customized number style for the top outline level. Then, I used the default styles associated the associated outline numbered list. I have modified (customized) the number and text position for the top level of the outlined numbered list. Then, I created a decimal tab stop using Paragraph formatting. Would someone please provide the steps for using a decimal tab stop with an outline numbered list? Thanks! |
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Although it sometimes requires some trial and error to get the number, tab,
and indent positions just right, this does work very well. For ordinary numbered lists that won't often exceed nine, I have my List Number style defined with a right-aligned number (followed by a period) at 0.13" and tab and indent at 0.25". This puts a single 12-point TNR number flush left at the margin, with extra digits (if any) hanging outside the margin). If most of your lists will be 10 or more, you'll probably want the tens place flush left (leaving 1-9 slightly indented), or you may want to indent the entire list somewhat so that all the numbers are away from the left margin. The 0.12" between period and numbered item is generous; 0.10" is adequate for most 12-point lists. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "britbrez" wrote in message ... Thank you so much! I have been going in circles - it figures it was something simple that I was overlooking! I appreciate your quick response too! "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: You need to set the number position as Right. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "britbrez" wrote in message ... Please help. I understand how to set a decimal tab stop using the Tab dialog box or ruler, but I want to use it with outlined numbering and I can't get it to work. I am attempting to align the decimals in the numbered list so that when the list reaches number ten, the tab space remains the same (as with number one, two, etc.) to the right of the decimal. I have a customized number style for the top outline level. Then, I used the default styles associated the associated outline numbered list. I have modified (customized) the number and text position for the top level of the outlined numbered list. Then, I created a decimal tab stop using Paragraph formatting. Would someone please provide the steps for using a decimal tab stop with an outline numbered list? Thanks! |
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